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The History of the "Springfield Watch" of the New York Watch Company: Part 2

New York Watch Company "Springfield Watch" #324 After two years of planning, development, and delay [Part 1], the New York Watch Company debuted the "Springfield Watch" in 1869. Advertisements began appearing in the Springfield Republican starting in April 1869, drawing attention to the enormous $300,000 investment the company had spent on machinery to manufacture this remarkable watch. The "Springfield Watch" Advertisement, The Springfield Republican, April 26, 1868 While known advertisements indicate the watch was only made in a single grade at the time, Charles S. Crossman (The Complete History of Watchmaking in America) reports that the "Springfield Watch" was offered in two distinct grades, priced at $60 and $75... Continue Reading

by Nathan Moore, 6 days ago


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The History of the "Springfield Watch" of the New York Watch Company: Part 1

The American Machine Works Factory, 1851, Springfield, Massachusetts The Mozart Watch Following the failure of an innovative three-wheeled watch designed by Don J. Mozart, the Mozart Watch Company was reorganized as the New York Watch Company to manufacture a conventional watch movement. The "Mozart Watch" [The Watch Factories of America, Abbott] While the company was originally established in Providence, Rhode Island, an enticing opportunity was presented to relocate the factory to Springfield, Massachusetts. Springfield, Massachusetts In April 1867, the New York Watch Company purchased the American Machine Works factory in Springfield, Massachusetts, for $35,000 in stock [Springfield Republican... Continue Reading

by Nathan Moore, 1 week ago


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Horology Art - Photo Gallery of New York Watch Company #324 Springfield

Balance from New York Watch Co. #324 Springfield, c.1869 It is remarkable to consider that Ulysses S. Grant was getting settled into the White House for his first term as U.S. President when this movement was being manufactured at the New York Watch Company factory in Springfield, Massachusetts... Continue Reading

by Nathan Moore, 2 weeks ago



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